Coronavirus: Amazon staff can work from home until at least October

An Amazon logo seen on a fulfillment center in Michigan. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Amazon (AMZN) has told staff who are able to work from home that they can do so until at least October, further raising the prospect of a permanent shift towards remote working due to the coronavirus pandemic.

In an email to staff, Amazon management said that “employees who work in a role that can effectively be done from home” are now welcome to do so until 2 October.

“We will continue to evaluate the situation,” the company said, noting that working from its office may become “another option” before then.

In a statement, Amazon confirmed the decision, noting that it had made investments so that those who do choose to work from its offices could remain safe.